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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1916

Page

10

Des Moines Negroes Held for Otto Samp Murder

Four African American men Jackson Lawrence, and George and Gulu Aue were charged in Des Moines with the murder of Otto Samp of Newton Illinois. Samp’s mutilated body was found in Jackson’s backyard early Sunday. All defendants were ordered held for preliminary hearings with bond set and the hearings slated for the afternoon.

Mrons Laynand Des Moines Janksop George Gulu Aue Otto Samp Newton Ill Samp Jackson Back Yard Jaekson Dall Abel

Morning Service Change At Moscow Church

Revival moon prompts a change to morning worship at the Moscow church with Sunday service moved from evening to 9 o'clock. Rev. HL Milktee confirms the schedule and notes cessation after Sunday school. Card of Thanks from Mrs. J A Nyndlin and family expresses gratitude for kindness during bereavement.

Moscow Church Sweetland M. I Moscow HL. G. Miltkce Paxtor Horvier Iit J. A. Nyondiln

Robbers Blow Safe at Avery Iowa Post Office

Early today in Monroe County near Avery robbers blew open a post office safe threshing the structure. Two men entered and escaped after an explosion, with about $60 in stamps taken. Willan Dorishman heard the blast and exchanged shots with the robbers, who fled. Authorities pursued the suspects within hours to assist the sheriff’s pursuit.

Monroa Ayrly Kottink & Am Willan Dorishman Aeroan Agoney Shorlit

Nicaragua election signals pro American Chasnorro win

Radio reports from San Diego to Managua indicate General Emiliano Chasnorro, a pro American candidate, was elected president of Nicaragua after bloc voting across the country. Minor clashes caused few deaths but peace was maintained as Admiral Caperton’s ships remained offshore to guard the process.

U.S & San Diego Managua Nicaragua San Diego Emiliano Chasnorro United States Provident Republic Koneral

Interurban Freight Charges Case Seeks $1859.94 Judgment

Interurban petition filed in district court seeks $1859.94 from M. & LC. EL McColm sues over freight and car use charges for passengers and Inter urban lines. Northern Pacific Railway Co joins, asking to attach proceeds from sale of Interurban property to cover the amount. Similar action pursued against Muscatine and Iowa City lines by Chicago Burlington and Quincy as co respondent.

Ing Distriet Court Yeaterday EL. McColm Qmuxcatino and Iowan City Railway Northern Pacliic Railway’company Ir, Frost and F.C Northern Pacife Company Join Dntarurban Company Muacne Tne Iowa City Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway

Stockton Man Dies Suddenly

Stockton Im Oct 4 Thomas Caper a well known resident died at his home at 21 o clock this morning after a brief illness. He spent most of his life in the vicinity and was engaged in farming for years. He is survived by his wife four married daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements have been made.

Stockton Thomas Caper Hin

Lange Reappointed to Governor's Staff in Iowa

Or 1, FP, Lange was advised of his reappointment to the governor's staff and took the oath of office. He resigned his writ place to accept the captaincy of the local battery when it was organized, and he is a well known word artist of the state, formerly a member of the star.

Lange Hig Wriit Organe Iwou

Ban on Demon Rum in Lemon Extract

A state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union approves a resolution to prohibit alcohol in lemon extract and urges all members not to use vanilla extracts containing alcohol. Reports claim some became intoxicated on vanilla extract when whisky was unavailable.

Port Dodge Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Blessing Trial Set For Thursday In Muscatine County Case

Hearing on charges of po ndam conduct was docketed by Justice J C Cantor for 1 pm tomorrow. The case concerns alleged wrongdoing by Blessing, a Muscatine county welfare official, linked to an incident involving a local Italian fruit dealer.

Alimony Increase Granted in Aurora Case

Pred Lenond Wires Chicago reports that Karsten of the crest court granted an increase in alimony to Mrs Clirn D. Penge, wife of Hawin A. Pensa. She now receives $27 a month, arguing she cannot maintain her station on the prior amount after inheriting.

Lenond Chicago Indixo Goa Karsten Crest Court Mrg Clirn D. Penge Hawin A. Pensa Aurora Pesseta Peake Jorge Hum Hto

Wife of railroad head dies in Lake Michigan suburb

Friends of Belle Barrett Hughitt, wife of Marvin Hughitt, chairman of the Chicago and Northwest railroad, learned she died last night in Lake Park, a Chicago suburb. Born Bello Barrett Hough of Rock Island, Ill, she married in 1868. Survived by four children and her husband after several months of illness.

Friends of Men Belle Barrett Hughitt Marvin Hughitt The Chicago and Northwesterm, Pailroad Lake Parantsa T Mrr Hughie Tahoon Bello Barrett Hough Roel Ang

East Millerville Community Group Plans Regular Meetings

The East Millerville residents held their second meeting at the I C Barry home on Park Avenue. They agreed to request permission to meet regularly at Lincoln School and discussed forming a neighborhood center with social and business evenings to strengthen ties and organize future activities.

East Millelvie I. C. Barry Park Avenue Lincoln School Wie Sincol Rehool Om Bualnass Ithe

Automobile Suit Refiled Over Transfer of Overland Car

W T Grigg files new suit against Eugene Dean seeking 1265 on alleged breach of auto transfer and 3000 on a promissory note. Petition claims Dean failed to honor agreement for transfer of an Overland car and to make payments after sale was completed. Attorneys Hart and Hart of Town City and I J Harm represent Grigg.

W. T. Grigg Agin Eugene Dean Grigg Cwuna Aranet Dean Nenn Grigg Attorneya Hart Hart Town City I. J

Women Arrested in City Night Flight for Escape

Two Davenport women Minnie Brown and Mabel Strong were arrested in downtown Davenport after wandering streets at 2 40 AM with no clear destination. They were held overnight at police headquarters and released in the morning after agreeing to board the Interurban car out of the city.

Polfes Polles KaAvo Minnie ‘Brown Mabel Strong Davenport

Five Million Sought for Armenian Syrian Relief

Washington aims to raise 5 million dollars to aid about 1 million Armenian and Syrian war victims. The American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief reports that nearly three quarters of a million Armenians have been massacred or died from hunger and disease. Aimed drives on October 1 and 22 are urged as Provident In Monia Special Relief days.

Washington, D. C Onty Dome Ralief American Committee For Armenian and Committed Provident AV Inon Ia

Local Dentists Meet in Davenport

Local dentists traveled to Davenport for the Muscatine County Dental Society meeting midday. Attendees included Dr. H J Lauxe Dr W Volga and Dr F W Englund. Chicago specialist Dr Knocke was slated as principal speaker. another paper noted the meeting was held last night.

Davenport Muscating County Dental Society H. Jt. Lauxe W. & Volga F. W. Englund Knocke Chicago

Home Society Holds Meeting Election Of Directors

The Old Ladies Home Society held its annual business meeting at Mrs A B Brown's Mulberry home. Four board members were elected, officers and Mrs P M Mansur reported on the home's welfare, praise was given to the board, and minor improvements noted. An inmate suffered injuries from a fall and was hospitalized. The presiding officer thanked local newspapers and supporters. Cleveland, Oct 4.

Old Ladies’ Home Society Imra

Convention Opens In Cleveland For St Andrew's Brotherhood

Churches nationwide focus on Cleveland as the thirty first annual convention of the Brotherhood of St Andrew begins. About one thousand delegates are expected to attend.

Cleveland The Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Hoy Bandits Rob Saloon S Including A Knees Trousered Youth

Two bands of youthful bandits robbed saloons early today in Chicago. One gang included a boy with knee trousers who carried a revolver and was forced to "cover" occupants while others stole from patrons. A saloonkeeper cried for help as the raid unfolded, with payouts ranging from ten to twenty five dollars per robbery.

Chicago Odt

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